- Average remaining
- 1.33
- Worst branch
- 2
- Information
- 2.25 bits
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Five-letter words matching _R_WL
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This pattern has 8 words in the Wordle guess list; 6 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 6 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: CRAWL (January 10, 2025); GROWL (October 24, 2021); PROWL (April 30, 2024); TRAWL (July 27, 2021).
ADBOT does not fit this page's clues. BRAWL keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 2.33 (3 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
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_RAWL
BRAWL, CRAWL, DRAWL, TRAWL differ only in the first position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ADBOT tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits _R_WL?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 6 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter B, C, D, G, P, T, W
- 3rd letter A, O
Meanings and answer history
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BRAWL
A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CRAWL
To move by dragging one's body along or close to a surface, like a worm or insect, or on one's hands and knees, like a human baby.
“Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench.”
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Past Wordle answer: January 10, 2025.
DRAWL
To drag on slowly and heavily; to dawdle or while away time indolently.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GROWL
A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.
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Past Wordle answer: October 24, 2021.
PROWL
To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
“Watch the lioness prowling in the shrubbery for zebras.”
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Past Wordle answer: April 30, 2024.
TRAWL
A net or dragnet used for trawling.
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Past Wordle answer: July 27, 2021.
CROWL
A small person or creature; a dwarf or runt.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
WRAWL
To cry like a cat; to waul.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _R_WL?
- 8 five-letter words match _R_WL in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 6 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, TRAWL has the highest feedback entropy at 5.02 bits against the possible answers.